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What Should Be Done For Pills Stuck In Throat?
Question: My husband took 3 pills last night, all together with water. Immediately, one of them lodged in my throat, and it is still bothering me this morning. He got a burning sensation - painful, & he tried to dislodge this pill by drinking water & later took some bread, which he got down last night. His voice is croaky this morning. He is 85 yrs. old, & the 3 pills he took last night were an iron pill, and one called Pacerone, the other Atorvastin. Should he see a doctor this morning. He would appreciate very much any advice you can give him/us. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. It is highly unlikely that a tablet should remain stuck in the throat.
2. The following investigations will be required:
a. a videolaryngoscopy
b. neck and chest X-rays
c. A barium swallow or flexible esophagoscopy.
3. Yes, he should see a doctor immediately as his voice has changed.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. It is highly unlikely that a tablet should remain stuck in the throat.
2. The following investigations will be required:
a. a videolaryngoscopy
b. neck and chest X-rays
c. A barium swallow or flexible esophagoscopy.
3. Yes, he should see a doctor immediately as his voice has changed.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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